With summer quickly approaching, cities across Contra Costa County have released their summer concert series with plenty of options to sit back and enjoy some nice tunes.
Alamo
Concerts are held at Livorna Park on Friday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Please call 925.313.2272 for information. Movies and bands are selected by the Alamo Municipal Advisory Council with input from the public. The events are paid for by the County Service Area (CSA) R7 fund, which is paid for by all Alamo residents. Each concert will have two food trucks available in the parking lot. Handicap spaces will still be available.
- Friday, June 28 – Sun Kings (Beatles Tribute Band)
- Friday, July 12 – House Rockers (Rock and Soul)
- Friday, July 19 – Other People’s Money (Rock)
- Friday, July 26 – Tainted Love (80’s Tribute Band)
Antioch
The summer concert series returns in August from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Prewett Family Park. The acts have not yet been released.
- Thursday, August 8th
- Thursday, August 15th
- Thursday, August 22nd
Brentwood
its 2024 Concerts in the Park schedule which includes 9 shows at City Park where you are encourage to bring a blanket or chairs from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Summer Concert Series Schedule:
- June 14 – ACME Time Machine (Ultimate 50’s & 60’s Rock N’ Roll)
- June 28 – Brian James Was Here (Soulful Country)
- July 5 – Soucano (Latin Rock & Soul)
- July 12 – Fast Times (Hits from the 80’s)
- July 19 – Adam Aldama & The Aces (Throwback hip hop & old school R&B)
- July 26 – North Forty (Country)
- 2 – The Big Jangle (Tom Petty Tribute)
- Aug 9 – Total Recall (90’s Alternative Rock)
- Aug 16 – Kings of 88 (Legends of Piano Rock)
Streets of Brentwood
Thursdays in June, 5:30-7:30pm. Join us every Thursday evening in June for a FREE outdoor concert from local artists at The Streets of Brentwood. No outside food or drink please. Alcohol strictly prohibited. Please bring your own chair.
- June 6: Orquesta Borinquen
- June 13: Night Shift Party Band
- June 20: Southern Charm
- June 27: Project 4 Band
Clayton
The Clayton Concerts in the Grove return for the 2024 season. Concerts begin at 6:00 pm and run for 2.5 hour on select Saturdays.
- May 25 – Leo Vigil & the Rockin Horns (Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, Tower of Power, Santana)
- June 8 – California Cowboys (California’s Hottest Country Band)
- June 22 – The Mixed Nuts (Classic Rock, Motown, Funk , R&B, Disco)
- July 6 – Strange Brew (hits from 60’s to 90’s)
- July 20 – Lavay Smith & Her Red Scott Skillet Lickers (Swing & Blues)
- Aug 3 – Pride & Joy (R&B and Motown Music)
- Aug 17 – Club 90 (Top hits, throw backs and more)
- Aug 31 – East Bay Mudd (classic soul and R&B)
Concord
The City of concord has announced that its popular concert series, Music & Market, will return this summer to Todos Santos Plaza. The four-month concert series features a lineup of talented local artists representing an array of musical genres. The events also include a vast farmers’ market hosted by the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association (PCFMA), where visitors can shop all the great produce, snacks, home goods, and more that the Bay Area has to offer, including food trucks. The concerts will take place every Thursday from June 6 to September 26 (excluding July 4), from 6:30 to 8 p.m., with the farmers’ market running from 4-8 p.m. Download the flyer with lineup (PDF).
Here is a look at the 2024 schedule:
- June 6 – Andre Thierry (Cajun & Zydeco)
- June 13 – The Houserockers (mini salute to Earth, Wind and Fire)
- June 20 – Sacred Fire Band (Santana Tribute)
- July 11 – Roy Rogers and the Delta Rhythm Kings (Blues)
- July 18 – Zepparella (All female Zepplin Tribute)
- July 25 – Dirty Cello (Spin on Blues, Rock and Americana)
- Aug 1 – Steve Snyder’s Big Band (Playing the best from Concord Jazz Festival)
- Aug. 15 – Maya Latin Roots (Special Tribute to Selna)
- Aug. 22 – RagDolls (The only all-female tribute to Aerosmith)
- Aug. 29 – Mitch Polzak & The Royal Deuces/The Greasy Grills (Country & Rockabilly)
- Sept. 5 – The Big Jangle (Tom Petty Tribute)
- Sept. 12 – Twist on Taylor (Taylor Swift Tribute)
- Sept. 19 – Annie Simpson (Concord’s own Queen of Blues and Soul)
- Sept. 26 – Queenology (Queen tribute)
The Veranda —Veranda Unplugged is back this summer! Come jam with us in the park and enjoy some great local bands! Bring a Blanket. Bring your friends & family. Stay for fun. Plus, enjoy a market on the first and last Wednesday of each month. Shop local, dance freely. CLICK HERE for info. Check out our 2024 lineup*!
- May 1 – The helltones
- May 8 – Carlos Xavier Trio
- May 15 – Jr. DeVillo Trio
- May 22 – Michelle Lambert
- May 29 – Andre Thierry Trio
- June 5 – West Grand Brass Band
- June 12 – Analog Dog
- June 19 – David Bustamante
- June 26 – Busy Lighthouse
- July 3 – Ukulenny & Dogs Pogi Boys
- July 10 – Maximilliano Cortes
- July 17 – Grupo Nostalgia
- July 24 – August Lee Stevens
- July 31 – Hear in Color
Danville
Concerts are held at Oak Hill Park on Saturday nights, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Call 925.314.3400 for information.
- Saturday, June 22 – Momo Tombo (Latin Rock)
- Saturday, July 6 – Jackson Michelson (Country)
- Saturday, July 20 – Judd Hoos (Alternative, Indie, Rock)
- Saturday, August 3 – The Unauthorized Rolling Stones (Classic Rock Tribute)
Discovery Bay
Discovery Bay Lions Club presents Summer Jam Outdoor Concert Series featuring free music at the Discovery Bay Community Center (1601 Discovery Bay Blvd)
- June 1 – Gunpowder & Lace (country music)
- Sept. 7 – Journey Revisited (tribute to Journey)
Lafayette
Rock the Plaza (at intersection of Moraga Road and Mt. Diablo Blvd.) Friday nights, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. For information, please visit lafayettechamber.org/rock-the-plaza/.
- Friday, June 7 – Other People’s Money (Rock)
- Friday, June 14 – Midnight Flyer (Eagles Tribute Band)
- Friday, June 21 – Bay Bridge Beat (Funk)
- Friday, June 28 – Lamorinda Idol
Moraga
Concerts are held at Moraga Commons Park, Thursday nights, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. For more information visit moragaparks.org.
- Thursday, June 13 – East Bay Mudd (Classic Soul and R&B)
- Thursday, June 20 – Jazzphoria (Jazz Rhythm & Blues Octet)
- Thursday, June 27 – Midnight Flyer (Eagles Tribute Band)
- Thursday, July 4 – Houserockers (Rock & Soul) (7:00pm concert)
- Thursday, July 11 – Mumbo Gumbo (Genre-bending Americana & Musical Stew)
- Thursday, July 18 – Steve Hanson & Carousel Cowboys (Modern Country)
- Thursday, July 25 – Purple Ones (Prince Tribute)
- Thursday, August 1 – Native Element (Reggae)
- Thursday, August 8 – Traveling Wilbury Review (E.L.O., Oribinson, Harrison, Dylan Tribute)
- Thursday, August 15 – 3 Day Weekend (Motown, R&B, Classic Rock)
Oakley
Join the City of Oakley for its Concerts in the Park which are held the first Friday of each month from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at 3231 Main Street—Civic Center Plaza.
- May 4th – Fast Times
- June 7th – Maya Band*
- August 2nd – Project 4 Band*
- September 6th – Mercy & The Heartbeats*
- October 4th – Crossman Connection*
Is in conjunction with Foodie Crew’s Friday Night Bites on the First Friday of each month.
Orinda
Concerts are held at the Orinda Community Park on Thursday night from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Call 925.254.2445 for information.
- Thursday, June 6 – Hipster Cocktail Party
- Thursday, June 20 – Opera in the Park
- Thursday, July 11 – Lamorinda Idol
- Thursday, July 25 – August Reed Band
- Thursday, August 1 – Tin Man
- Thursday, August 15 – Vintage Jukebox
- Thursday, August 29 – Spill the Wine
- Thursday, September 12 – Patron
Pittsburg
The 2024 car show and music series in the downtown area. All events are from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Railroad Avenue between 3rd St and 6th Street in Old Town Pittsburg. Here is a look at the schedule:
- May 9 – PHd’s
- May 23 – Konsept Party Band
- June 13 – Bob Kinney & the Livin Daylites
- June 27 – Papa Joe & the New Deal
- July 11 – Charlie Barreda & Friends
- July 25 – Chocolate Rice
- Aug 8 – PTK
- Aug 22 – Evolution the Ultimate Tribute Band to Journey
- Sept. 5 – Project 4 Band
Pleasant Hill
- May 26 – The Great Space Coaster
- June 9 – Van Goat (Family Fun Zone)
- June 23 – Beaufunk (featuring Michael Jeffries) (Nash Metropolitan Car Show)
- July 7 – The Big Jangle (Family Fun Zone)
- July 21 – Dirty Cello
- Aug 4 – HOT FOR TEACHER (Family Fun Zone)
- Aug 18 – The Uninvited
- Sep 1 – Zebop
Downtown Pleasant Hill –for FREE concerts at the plaza in front of Jack’s Restaurant & Bar from 7PM-9PM.
- June 20th // East Bay Mudd (Classic Soul + R&B)
- July 18th // The Cheeseballs (Funk, Soul + R&B)
- August 15th // Andre Thierry (Accordian Soul)
- September 19th // Foreverland (Michael Jackson Tribute Band)
Richmond
Join Point Richmond Music
- June 28 – Fantastic Negrito for blues R8B and roots from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
- July 26 – Miracle Mule for swampy tonk from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm and Lorin Rowan + The Deep Blue Jam for Americana, rock, roots, reggae from 6:45 to 8:00 pm
- Aug 23 – Van Goat for rock from 5:30 to 6:30 followed by Bululu at Latin, Venezuela and Caribbean from 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm.
San Ramon
Concerts are held in the San Ramon Central Park Amphitheater on Sunday nights at 5:30 p.m. Call (925) 973.3200 for information.
- Thursday, July 4 – Three Queens of Motown
- Sunday, July 14 – Flock of Seagirls (Ladies of the 80’s Tribute)
- Sunday, July 21 – Sacred Fire Band (Santana Tribute Band and Latin Music)
- Sunday, July 28 – Bombay Disco Co. (Bollywood Band)
- Sunday, August 4 – Pride and Joy (Bay Area’s Favorite Party Band)
Walnut Creek
The city of Walnut Creek has a couple of different options for summer concerts. The Walnut Creek Arts and Recreation program has four concerts planned for Rudney Plaza (corner of Locust Street and Civic Drive) at 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday, June 27 – Miko Marks Trio (Country)
- Thursday, July 11 – Tom Ridney and Flambeau
- Thursday, July 18 – Chika Di (Fiesta Cultural)
- Thursday, July 25 – Kyana Fanene (Pop/R&B)
Broadway Plaza hosts three concerts on Thursday nights on Broadway Plaza Street at 7:00 p.m.
- Thursday, August 1 – 24K Magic (Bruno Mars Tribute)
- Thursday, August 8 – Evolution (Journey Tribute)
- Thursday, August 15 – Kalimba (Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute)
The city of Walnut Creek puts on concerts at the Lesher Center for the Arts on Thursday nights at 5:30 p.m.
All concerts are FREE and perfect for the whole family! No tickets are required, but seating is first-come, first-served, so be sure to arrive early
For more upcoming events… visit our events calendar
